auggiemom Posted December 4, 2017 #101 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Awwww...the champagne bar...my favorite. Have them make you a lemondrop martini! Best around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #102 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Most unfortunate for another passenger we've had to turn back. I can only imagine how disappointing this must be for them and their family. But here we are back in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngeek Posted December 4, 2017 #103 Share Posted December 4, 2017 About to watch cats! Sent from my SM-G950W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruatha65 Posted December 4, 2017 #104 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) Cats while in port??!! Rum Tum Tugger will be docked! Edited December 4, 2017 by ruatha65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nynurse76 Posted December 4, 2017 #105 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just got back from the Oasis 2 weeks ago. Had a great time. You have to go to the Quest game show. Sent from my LG-H820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #106 Share Posted December 4, 2017 cdngeek aka Amanda and me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare countess5 Posted December 4, 2017 #107 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Most unfortunate for another passenger we've had to turn back. I can only imagine how disappointing this must be for them and their family. But here we are back in port. What went down, so sad if medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #108 Share Posted December 4, 2017 What went down, so sad if medical. We don't know but they did state it was medical and we agree, super sad. I can't imagine being in that spot on the firsdr night of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted December 4, 2017 #109 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Following. Sad for the med alert passenger, but hope return to port saved a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #110 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I'm awake. Barely. This espresso machine officially defeated me. I could not figure it out. Turns out it was unplugged. Then it spat out a ton of weak espresso that overflowed the cup. I mean it's really terrible espresso and I'm super ready for my room service to show up with real coffee. Of course, I'm a bit rough from last night. More to come when my thoughts clear and my brain functions but I found Cats to be delightful and I was surprised at how many turned in before midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #111 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Went to the salon for a fancy schmancy updo for the wedding today. Sushi room service while we're getting ready is fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoolbusdrvr Posted December 4, 2017 #112 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Was that coffee pot in your room? And if so what type room did u have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #113 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Was that coffee pot in your room? And if so what type room did u have? It's an espresso machine of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #114 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Wedding time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 4, 2017 Author #115 Share Posted December 4, 2017 It took an embarrassing number of attempts to snag this selfie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 5, 2017 Author #116 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yesterday and today have been a whirlwind of activity. After boarding yesterday we stopped in to Sabor for lunch. I was deeply disappointed with the food, although the service was spot on. The place was empty except for one larger table - and it turned out the Captain was dining with those very special VIPS. The guacamole was outstanding but the rest of the food was not great and none of us finished our meals. After the obligatory and uneventful muster it was time to get the wine and beer flowing. Since we had another hour or so before our dinner reservations at Coastal Kitchen, we ventured over to the Champagne bar. The Elderflower mixed drink I ordered was far too sweet for my taste, so I decided to switch to some straight bubbly. We then ventured off to Coastal Kitchen, and the Florida coastline came back into view. Before dinner my outstanding husband got our Toddler Beast down for a nap ::finally:: and she snoozed alongside us throughout dinner. Made for a very enjoyable meal. She then woke up just in time to catch the first act of Cats. Let's talk about Cats for a bit. I know that Cats is a hotly debated topic around here, maybe not as much as tipping or shorts in the dining room, but up there. I love live theater and I love the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber. I'd been wanting to see this show ever since I learned how to play Memory on the piano, back in high school. I think that if I hadn't seen all the conversations here about it, I would have been highly confused by the show. Since I came in with some changed expectations I really just sat back and enjoyed the singing and dancing. My past experience is that cruise shows tend to be local, small town performance level but I found this show to be touring broadway show caliber. I was really, really impressed. As most report, many, many, many did not return for the 2nd act - which is a real shame. It was even better than the first act. My daughter decided she was "all done" and the Hubs took her back to the room so that I could finish the show. After the show, Amanda and I made a series of poor decisions resulting in far too much wine and late night meanderings around the ship. I was quite frankly, super suprised at how empty the ship was. Shortly before midnight we ventured back to the room, only to discover that Hazel was partying like a rock star. My husband and I took her back out for a walk in the stroller in dismal hopes that she'd finally go for a snooze. I think that she finally gave up around 2am, but honeslty I was already asleep. My husband was the REAL MPV last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted December 5, 2017 #117 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Following along with your adventures! We will be sailing in the 2BR ATS on the Harmony in February, so I am excited to hear how Star class treats you and if there are any tips or tricks that you would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeyer36 Posted December 5, 2017 #118 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I also would like more info on how you feel about Star Class and who your Genie is. We sail in 2br ATS on the Oasis on 12/24/17. We just got our questionnaire today, now we are excited to hear from our Genie. They say that should be about 2 weeks before our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 5, 2017 Author #119 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'll follow up when we're off the ship on the Star experience and our genie. I want to get the full week first, but thus far we're very happy. There have been a few things I was surprised weren't included and then a few, eh I should just ask and was surprised it happened. We have Joyce, we haven't seen her much today but she's been super responsive on email and made things happen which is honestly even better. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeyer36 Posted December 5, 2017 #120 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just got a message from Genie Joyce. So I guess she will be our Genie also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 5, 2017 Author #121 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just got a message from Genie Joyce. So I guess she will be our Genie also. If she continues as she's started I think you will be quite pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaMOM Posted December 5, 2017 #122 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Following along as we will sail Oasis December 17. I would greatly appreciate if you could take a picture of the beer prices. Thank you and have a great cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 5, 2017 Author #123 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Following along as we will sail Oasis December 17.I would greatly appreciate if you could take a picture of the beer prices. Thank you and have a great cruise.:D Next time I'm at Globe and Atlas I will! Beers there were in the $7-$9 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned11 Posted December 5, 2017 #124 Share Posted December 5, 2017 It’s really rocking and rolling today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersvp Posted December 5, 2017 Author #125 Share Posted December 5, 2017 It’s really rocking and rolling today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes it is! We were on the bridge tour and they told us they had the stabilizers out. Waves around 8 feet and winds at 37 knots. Apparently very unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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